Brainstorming a bunch of User Stories

This is a team activity which can be used to quickly build a set of User Stories around a product or feature set.

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Activity: Brainstorming requirements with User StoriesWhat you'll need: Index cards, SharpiesSet up: A table large enough for everyone to sit aroundTimebox: 2 hours

When you're initially setting up for a new piece of work - whether it's a new product or a new feature for an existing product - you'll probably want to pull together your idea(s) and write a bunch of requirements in one go.

A quick way to do this is with the following activity:

1. Either place the index cards in the middle of the table, so that everyone can reach, or pass them around and everyone has a small pile. Do the same with Sharpies.
2. The Product Owner introduces the product or feature that you're there to brainstorm. Include an opportunity for everyone to ask questions.
3. Once everyone has enough information, begin writing User Stories. Start with the stub first, one per index...